Darksiders: Warmastered Edition finally made its way to the Playstation 4 and Xbox One last November, but did not come to the Wii U, despite a version for that platform having been announced. After facing multiple delays and several rumors that the game might be scrapped for the system, THQ Nordic has revealed that Darksiders: Warmastered Edition has not been cancelled for the Wii U and has given perspective buyers a release date.
Darksiders: Warmastered Edition will come May 23 worldwide, selling for $19.99 and £14.99.
As part of the announcement THQ Nordic sent out the following statement:
Contrary to a couple of online rumours, Wii U™ version is on its way and by no means cancelled
Darksiders Warmastered Edition is a remaster of the original Darksiders with hellish HD resolution and performance improvements!
About Darksiders
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. In the slaughter that ensued, the demonic forces defeated the heavenly hosts and laid claim to the Earth.+ Apocalyptic Power – Unleash the wrath of War, combining brutal attacks and supernatural abilities to decimate all who stand in your way
+ Extreme Arsenal – Wield a devastating arsenal of angelic, demonic and Earthly weapons; and blaze a trail of destruction atop Ruin, War’s fiery phantom steed
+ Epic Quest – Battle across the wastelands and demon-infested dungeons of the decimated Earth in your quest for vengeance and redemption
+ Character Progression – Uncover powerful ancient relics, upgrade your weapons, unlock new abilities, and customize your gameplay style
+ Battle Heaven and Hell – Battle against all who stand in your way – from war-weary angelic forces to Hell’s hideous demon hordes
Darksiders: Warmastered Edition is on its way to the Wii U, but lets hope that there will be no more bumps in the road. Are you planning on playing Darksiders on the Wii U? Let us know in the comment’s below.